Rangers News:

Larry Brooks believes that Chris Drury must use the leverage he currently has in trade talks centered around acquiring Jack Eichel from the Buffalo Sabres (NY Post)
David Lazar relays word that after being banished from New York in late January, Tony DeAngelo has found a new home and will be rocking the red in Carolina as a member of the Hurricanes (NY Post)
Vincent Mercogliano ponders what could be up the Blueshirts’ sleeves on day 2 of free agency and beyond (LoHud)
Brian Abate writes that Pavel Buchnevich’s Rangers’ career was one to appreciate (The Hockey Writers)
Tom Castro reminisces on the tragedy of Walt Poddubny, both on and off the ice (The Hockey Writers)
Rick Carpiniello highlight$ grit, grind, and $narl as three attribute$ the Ranger$ added to their team ye$terday (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

Questionable contracts for middling defenseman was the main theme of yesterday’s free agent frenzy around the league (CapFriendly)
Andrew Schnitkker transcribed the questions new Hurricanes’ defenseman Tony DeAngelo was asked at his introductory press conference (Canes Country)
The Colorado Avalanche made the biggest trade of yesterday, acquiring goaltender Darcy Kuemper from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for defenseman Conor Timmins and a pair of draft picks (TSN)
Eric Engels offers his thoughts on the situation surrounding recent Montreal Canadiens’ draft pick Logan Mailloux (Sportsnet)